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Vanguard disaggregates holdings; Watts Water (NYSE: WTS) shows zero ownership

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SCHEDULE 13G/A

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Watts Water Technologies Inc ownership update: The Vanguard Group filed Amendment No. 13 to report that it beneficially owns 0 shares of Common Stock, representing 0% of the class. The filing explains an internal realignment effective 01/12/2026 causing disaggregated reporting by certain Vanguard subsidiaries.

The statement is signed by Ashley Grim as Head of Global Fund Administration on 03/27/2026 and clarifies that Vanguard affiliates pursue the same investment strategies but no longer treat those subsidiaries' holdings as beneficially owned by The Vanguard Group, Inc.

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Vanguard's filing reflects structural reporting change, not a market sale.

The amendment lists Amount beneficially owned: 0 and Percent of class: 0%, tied to an internal reorganization dated 01/12/2026. This is a reporting adjustment where certain subsidiaries now report separately.

Cash‑flow treatment is not described; subsequent filings from the listed subsidiaries may show actual positions. Watch those separate filings for any disclosed holdings.

The filing uses SEC Release No. 34-39538 to justify disaggregation.

The text cites 01/12/1998 release authority and states Vanguard no longer is deemed to beneficially own securities held by restructured subsidiaries. The filing signs and dates the amendment on 03/27/2026.

From a compliance view, this is administrative disclosure; it aligns reporting with internal governance and does not allege any transaction in Watts Water shares.






942749102

(CUSIP Number)
03/13/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)


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SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: On January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. went through an internal realignment. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), certain subsidiaries or business divisions of subsidiaries of The Vanguard Group, Inc., that formerly had, or were deemed to have, beneficial ownership with The Vanguard Group, Inc., will report beneficial ownership separately (on a disaggregated basis) from The Vanguard Group, Inc. in reliance on such release. These subsidiaries and/or business divisions pursue the same investment strategies as previously pursued by The Vanguard Group, Inc. prior to the realignment. Further in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), The Vanguard Group, Inc. no longer has, or is deemed to have, beneficial ownership over securities beneficially owned by such subsidiaries and/or business divisions.


SCHEDULE 13G



The Vanguard Group
Signature:Ashley Grim
Name/Title:Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:03/27/2026
Watts Water Technologies

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